The chorales in this collection represent a wide variety of musical styles, hymns, composers, folk songs, and historical periods. Although tempos are not indicated, most should be played rather slowly, but not "draggy". Slurs have been omitted, but ...

Bach and Before For Band is a collection of 19 four-part chorales for concert band. Scored in the new Kjos Total Option Scoring format it is also a book of solos, a book of duets, a book of trios, a book of quartets, and a book of larger ensembles ...

The WINDS Supplemental Training Methods are a dedicated enhancement of the video series, offering detailed explanations of each presentation while defining specific goals and outcomes. An instructor’s guide identifies which class exercises are most ...

This is a terrific collection of sixteen well-known chorales (8 major and 8 relative minor keys) in one book, each skillfully arranged by James Swearingen. Ideally suited for rehearsal warm-up, these chorales will help your students improve their ...

The „First Dynamic Suite“ was composed in line with pedagogic viewpoints and may be well used during rehearsals both as warm up and for orchestral training. In addition, the individual movements may also be performed as effective concert pieces, e. ...

Start each of your rehearsals off on the right foot with Andy Clark’s "Five Minutes Aday" band Book. Each page of these exceptional books contains a five minute routine which warms up your band and readies ...

Improve your band's overall quality during rehearsal and performances with these great warm-ups! We recommend a regular usage to work effectevely. This edition is suitable for advanced bands. There is also a version for beginning ...

The warm-up is one of the most important components of a good rehearsal for it sets the rehearsal atmosphere for the day and warms up the musician's muscles, mind, instruments and ear. Consisting of "Chop Builders," "Technique ...

Mike Hannickel, an educator and young band specialist, contributes INTERVAL BUILDERS For DEVELOPING BANDS. While groups at every level will find these important “playable music theory lessons” excellent for the study of intervals and intonation, ...

Every conductor knows the importance of using excellent teaching materials to aid in the development of all aspects of musical growth. The quality of the band's performance must be continually improving. Each component of the ESSENTIALS OF ...

Your program will definitely improve with this set of 14 studies designed to aid in the teaching and development of good rhythmic reading abilities! These carefully crafted musical mini-compositions begin with simple time signatures and rhythms and ...

Eight carefully crafted mini-compositions that begin with simple time signatures and rhythms and work up to mixed meters and complex rhythms. The exercises are musically rewarding and fun to play, and will give your students the practice they need ...

Completing the "Essentials Of Musicianship" trilogy is "Scale Builders For Developing Bands," geared to bands at the Very Easy to Medium Easy levels. Specifically designed to help you teach and review scales in an interesting and exciting manner, ...

An important part of our Essentials of Musicianship Series, Scale Studies for Band is designed to be used as an instructional aid during your normal daily practice. Written so that the scale studies can be interlaced at appropriate times into your ...

The WINDS Supplemental Training Methods are printed enhancements of the WINDS video series, offering detailed explanations of each issue while defining specific goals and outcomes. An instructor’s guide identifies which class exercises are most ...

Every conductor knows the importance of using excellent teaching materials to aid in the development of all aspects of musical growth. The quality of the band's performance must be continually improving. Each component of the ESSENTIALS OF ...

Progressive in depth and organization, this is the fourth of four comprehensive warm-up programs used by Robert W. Smith at the podium of every honor band he guest conducts. This warm up program is designed for use in any key with just a standard ...

Claude T, Smith has combined his years of experience working with bands all over the world to develop this creative ensemble techniques method that gives all you need to warm-up your group and systematically improve your ensemble. This powerful ...

Claude Smith's contemporary approach to teaching technique, tone and style is written in a variety of keys and meters and is divided into three sections: I. Scale Studies II. Etudes III. Chorale Studies. The etudes and chorales are in ...

Composer Timothy Johnson spent many years as a school band director. His teaching experience qualifies him to approach the development of this new entry into the CMP Essentials of Musicianship Series with reality-based confidence. Ever so gradually ...

1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
2. Abide with Thy grace
3. In my hour of need I call to Thee
4. A mighty fortress is our God
5. Lord Jesus Christ, turn to us
6. Blessed Jesus, we are here
7. Now thank we all our ...

Due to the tremendous success of the original "Tone Studies For Band," James Curnow has created this follow-up set of studies. Replicating the style, diversity, and musicality of the original, "Tone Studies #2 For Band" features twelve carefully ...

Exceptionally useful! This collection of 24 etudes is specifically designed to help develop good individual and ensemble tone production and intonation. Citing tone production as one of the most important facets of good playing, Jim Curnow starts ...

Here is the perfect teaching tool for your daily rehearsal needs year after year. You'll find these chorales ideal for working on students' listening skills, including balance, intonation, and tone quality. If you're looking for some ...

Warm-up Fundamentals was conceived as a tool for directors to use as part of a daily ensemble routine. It covers important fundamental concepts such as breathing, long tones, interval slurs, articulation, flexibility, chords and chorales. Each ...